![]() ![]() Holiday serving platters or dishware: Festive salad plates and a few serving platters can put your everyday dishes into holiday mode.Holiday linens (tablecloths, table runners, napkins, and placemats): You can go all out with holiday patterns, or opt for classic colors that suit your decorating scheme (and can maybe be brought out for other holidays-like red for Valentine's Day).(And the balsam or evergreen scents can give you the feeling of a fresh tree, even if you've gone with an artificial one.) Scented candles: Holiday scents like balsam mulled cider, or citrus will give your home a cozy scent.Stockings and stocking hooks: Choose sturdy hooks if you really overstuff your stockings.Wide ribbon for tying garland or making bows around vases or planters: Ribbons can also be a festive addition to your tree.Natural accent elements: Think pinecones, oranges, frosted cranberries, cinnamon sticks, and whatever else says Christmas to you.Fresh or artificial garland for mantels and/or staircase banisters: Choose evergreens, berries, sparkling glass beads, felt balls, or whatever suits your decorating style.Fresh poinsettias or other Christmas plants: Think Christmas cactus, forced amaryllis blooms, or cyclamen.Multiple strings of lights: Find out how many lights you'll need to cover your tree-and find places to decorate with Christmas lights, such as putting strings of lights along the mantel, stair banister, or even a battery-operated set in a glass hurricane container.Tree stand: A tree stand ensures that your fresh Christmas tree stays well-hydrated. ![]() Tree skirt or collar: Tree skirts come in styles from traditional to modern-and metal or wooden collars are a new option.Tinsel or other adornments: Be careful with using traditional tinsel if you have pets-ribbon and other alternatives are a safer choice.Ornaments: Choose Christmas ornaments with significance for you (such as ornaments from your favorite vacation destinations), or opt for a specific style.If you want to be a little bit extra, you can opt for a big main tree and a second tree in your kids' room, the kitchen, or another space in your home. Christmas tree: Decide whether you want to go with a fresh Christmas tree or an artificial one.
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